N18RR

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 310CS/N: 35977

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, June 24, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN10CA436
Location
Ashdown, AR
Event ID
20100722X70304
Coordinates
33.720554, -94.140274
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s loss of directional control during the takeoff roll and his lack of experience in the airplane.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N18RR
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
35977
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1959
Model / ICAO
310CC310
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
316 WOODLAND DR
Status
Deregistered
City
ATLANTA
State / Zip Code
TX 75551
Country
United States

Analysis

The private pilot accelerated the twin-engine airplane down a 3,000 foot grass airstrip to an indicated airspeed speed of approximately 80 mph when it “suddenly began to rain hard.” Unable to see, the solo pilot attempted to aborted the takeoff roll; however, the airplane exited the airstrip and impacted a mobile home. The airplane came to rest in an upright position and the pilot was able to exit unassisted. The fuselage sustained structural damage during the mishap. The pilot later reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane’s flight controls. In addition, the pilot reported that he had not received instruction in the accident airplane make/model, nor did he hold a multi-engine pilot rating at the time of the accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN10CA436